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Disaster Relief Fund is a grant from the North Carolina Community Foundation that funds eligible charitable organizations and government entities in North Carolina communities impacted by natural disasters, industrial accidents, or acts of terrorism.
The fund focuses exclusively on long-term recovery and resilience, not immediate disaster response, addressing unmet needs that are not covered by other resources and helping communities prepare for future disasters. Grants are also available for scholarships for students from affected areas whose access to higher education has been disrupted.
The fund has distributed over $26 million in the past 15 years, including 108 grants totaling $9 million for Hurricane Helene recovery in western North Carolina as of 2025.
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NCCF Disaster Relief Fund | Long-term disaster recovery NCCF Disaster Relief Fund NCCF Disaster Relief Fund Hurricane Helene Response As we award grants from our Disaster Relief Fund for long-term Hurricane Helene recovery, we continue to encourage donations to support western North Carolina.
Donate to the NCCF Disaster Relief Fund Hurricane Helene Recovery The North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund supports long-term recovery, addresses unmet needs and builds community resilience and preparedness for future disasters. At this time, contributions will be used to support Hurricane Helene recovery and are not being directed to communities impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal.
When and how the fund is activated Disaster Relief Fund History The fund provides grants to eligible charitable organizations and government entities in North Carolina communities impacted by disasters.
The Disaster Relief Fund: Supports long-term recovery Addresses needs that are not being met by other resources Helps communities build community resilience and preparedness for future disasters The fund is not used to support the immediate disaster response. Instead, it focuses on recovery and rebuilding after the initial crisis.
The Disaster Relief Fund can be activated for events such as natural disasters, industrial accidents, acts of terrorism or mass violence. NCCF’s statewide Grants Committee determines whether to activate the Fund by considering: The severity of the disaster The geographic area affected The needs of communities and the availability of adequate relief and recovery resources Once the fund is activated, NCCF begins fundraising.
All donations are tax-deductible. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Hilty) The North Carolina Community Foundation has played a role in supporting long-term disaster relief and recovery since its founding over 35 years ago. A dedicated fund for disaster relief was established in 1999 after Hurricane Floyd.
Over the last 15 years, the fund has provided $26 million to support long-term disaster recovery in North Carolina communities. Recent efforts include: 2024 – Hurricane Helene: As of Feb. 25, 2026, nearly $22 million has been allocated to support long-term recovery in western North Carolina.
$33 million has been contributed and grantmaking is ongoing. 2018 – Hurricane Florence: 153 grants totaling $3. 25 million were awarded to affected communities.
2016 – Hurricane Matthew: 76 grants totaling $768,000 were awarded to support recovery. All money raised is distributed through grants to eligible charitable organizations or government entities supporting long-term recovery in the affected areas.
Gifts to the fund that are restricted in any way – for example, to a specific county or for a particular expense – are discouraged but may be accepted based upon review of NCCF staff to ensure feasibility. The NCCF Grants Committee determines where and how funds are allocated.
Funding strategies can include: NCCF affiliate community foundations In most disasters, NCCF’s affiliate community foundations play a critical initial role in assessing needs in the impacted areas. The affiliate advisory boards are comprised of people who live and work in the affected communities. They know the local needs and can connect with grant-eligible organizations and make grant recommendations to NCCF.
Statewide/regional efforts Some grants support organizations working in multiple counties or on region-wide recovery efforts. These grants are managed by NCCF staff with oversight from the Grants Committee.
NCCF Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarship The Grants Committee may elect to support this scholarship fund for students from affected areas whose ability to access higher education has been negatively impacted due to the disaster. Each disaster brings unique challenges, needs and opportunities. NCCF staff continuously research and recommend new ways to support long-term recovery and preparedness.
Disaster Relief Fund News More Disaster Relief Fund News NC Community Foundation awards $9M in grants for long-term recovery from Helene The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded 108 grants totaling $9 million from its Disaster Relief Fund to support long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.
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Often it is legal… Supporting small businesses recovering from Hurricane Helene When Hurricane Helene hit Chimney Rock, Shari Cummings and her family were asleep in the building they had called their home and business for nearly… Lansing rebuilds strong after Helene with support from NCCF’s Disaster Relief Fund One year to the day after Hurricane Helene struck, the Ashe County town of Lansing welcomed nearly 2,000 visitors, including Gov. Josh Stein, for its… Give to the NCCF Disaster Relief Fund All donations are tax-deductible.
At this time, contributions will be used to support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible charitable organizations and government entities in North Carolina communities impacted by disasters; does not support immediate disaster response. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows 108 grants totaling $9 million for Hurricane Helene (2024 round). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Disaster Relief Fund is funded by North Carolina Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.